I currently own a protege5 and am trying to decide whether to turbo the p5 or buy a WRX.

If I go the WRX route, I plan to get a manual wagon. Would you guys recommend the '03 or '04?

I like the looks of both... just curious if their are any advantages that one has over the other.

Thanks.

 

Sorry...
I just read a similar post that covers this same topic.
But if anyone has anything else to add, feel free.
Thanks.

 

nope i've seen at least 2 other threads with this topic. i'm sure the wrx wagion is a lot better than an added turbocharger in a "p5" it's all around a lot better. wait i AM adding to this -_- damn

 

Thanks for the input.

Is it true that they modified the suspension btwn the '03 and '04 wagons?

The literature mainly states the obvious (interior, front and rear clip, and other minor changes).

Thanks.

 

IMHO, the '03's are so much better looking than the '04's..

The '04's look like a passanger sedan/wagon, vs. the '03's looking like muscle rally cars... Again, only my personal opinion.

I bought an '03 a couple weeks ago, even though I didnt have enuf $$ and would have liked to have waited a few months, but I really didnt want the '04...

 

Yeah...
I too like the '03 look better (at least looking at it directly fron the front and side). But I also like the interior and rear end better on the '04.

 

Yeah I am.
I like the idea of being one of the few turbo p5's compared to one of many WRX owners. Plus I currently have a few options that I prefer over the WRX wagon... i.e. leather, moonroof, sport shift auto. I am just weighing my options at the moment. I just want to make sure the engine and tranny will last. The Rods in the p5 are good for 225HP (the FM kit I plan to add will net about 200 HP) and I plan to add an auxillary transmission cooler to insure the life of my tranny.

So basically I am still weighing all my options... i.e. losing warranty